The Hobbit

In chapter 3 Tolkien often refers to himself, such as, "I wish I had more time to tell you even a few tales..." Why does he do this?

this question can be found in chapter 3

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Tolkein's narrator talks to the reader in order to draw him/her personally into the story.

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